Epigenetics of Birds

Klappentext Originally published in 1952, this book presents contemporary theories on embryology using the example of the bird embryo. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1952 as part of the Cambridge Biological Studies series! this book presents contemporary theories on embryology using the example of the bird embryo. Waddington reviews the modern experimental embryology of birds! and touches on topics such as plumage development and the developmental actions of mutant genes. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of text-figures; 1. Technical matters; 2. The early development; 3. Comparison with other vertebrates; 4. Epigenetic processes associated with endoderm formation; 5. Defect and isolation experiments on the primitive-streak stage; 6. The organisation centre at the primitive-streak stage; 7. Biochemical mechanisms of early morphogenesis; 8. The development of some organ systems in later stages; 9. The plumage; 10. Some genetic effects of the epigenetic organisation of the chick; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: C. H. Waddington, Waddington C. H.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.12.2014
• EAN: 9781107440470
• ISBN: 978-1-107-44047-0
• No. of pages: 294
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > General, dictionaries; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Developmental Biology, Zoology: birds (ornithology), Birds (ornithology), Developmental biology